Former Ottawa police chief backs federal government's use of Emergencies Act

Police are clashing with protesters, making nearly 100 arrests and towing vehicles, as a massive operation to end a weeks-long blockade in Ottawa stretches into the night. Sen. Vernon White, a former Ottawa police chief, joins Power & Politics to talk about the police action and the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act.

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[justanotherdayinparadise]

u all know this has nothing to do with health

[InlineDownhillVancouver]

"Authority Guy Supports Increased Measures of Authority." Very shocking. No softball interviews here.

[canadiagamer]

"police chief supports what his officers are doing" shocker

[drummer]

I never thought I would see anything like this in Canada. Hurts my heart 😞

[RightSoFarr]

There was zero violence until police show up

[thedarkgreenvanman]

Lets be real, the only reason he “supports it” is so he doesn’t lose his pension.

[cassiemclennan]

This is a disgusting overreach from the governments’ side and those who ordered it and carried it out must be held accountable!

[david-bghq]

To those that don't understand, at this point this has nothing to do with protesting mandates. Support the mandates or not, how are you going to feel when the government uses these powers to come after the cause you care about? How would you feel if these powers were enacted by a conservative like Harper? I know for certain you would be singing a different tune.

[macnbeez]

The RCMP seems to be forcing the act before it is debated in parliament. Isn't this an overreach?

[wraithrunner]

As a Canadian I am thoroughly disgusted with the government's choice of force instead of listening to the citizens of Canada.

[donnadescoteaux]

terrorize act in BC on the 17, are they going to send police, go after there supports bank accounts and charge them ?

[irenadwornik]

Seems like you are proud of what you did, how you can sleep at night

[mikerollag]

The emergency act allowed you to force people to do waht they don't want to under threat of losing their business.

[alfredcrossable]

Instead of police FORCE a rational response from the PM would diffuse the situation very easily. The most serious mistake was the Govt response of refusing to talk with the protesters.

[eddiewilliams]

"The house had to suspend debate on the use of the Emergencies Act today, BECAUSE OF ALL THE POLICE ACTION.... and the staff couldn't get in."
Let that sink in. Whos blocking Who here

[MusicFan]

Who cares if the former police chief agrees with it? What do the Canadian people think? That's what matters.

[wendysteele]

I thought this so called Emergency’s Act had to be voted on next week. Why was it in effect yesterday (Friday Feb18th 2022)?

[Goodbrew]

I'm concerned that injuries from these arrests will overwhelm the healthcare system. Police should stand down before this gets any harder on healthcare workers.

[divinemanifestation]

2:49 "Small fringe minority" required "many resources" to be dispersed

[xRbtt]

Canada Today: “If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face--forever.” ― George Orwel, 1984